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Pat Russell
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michael1703
Joined: 22 Jul 2009 Posts: 349 Location: suffolk
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Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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late 1920's to mid 1930's i think
ive got one but not that colour
£12 is good, they go for £30-£45 at some country shows ive been to |
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47p2
Joined: 24 Nov 2007 Posts: 2009 Location: Glasgow
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Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 10:19 pm Post subject: |
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If you are going to use it make sure there is no rust inside _________________ ROVER
One of Britain's Fine Cars |
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Pat Russell
Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Posts: 131
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Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 7:48 am Post subject: Thank you |
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michael1703 wrote: | late 1920's to mid 1930's i think
ive got one but not that colour
£12 is good, they go for £30-£45 at some country shows ive been to |
Thanks ,another bargain..I'm still waiting to get the car to go with it .I've decide on a two seater Bullnose with dickie seat now.
So what is the name ..a type of petrol or the name of a garage?
Pat |
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Pat Russell
Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Posts: 131
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Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 7:50 am Post subject: All ok for rust |
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47p2 wrote: | If you are going to use it make sure there is no rust inside |
Yes my friend checked for this it does not leak but your advice all adds to my knowledge base.
Thanks for your interest. Pat |
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traction39
Joined: 19 May 2009 Posts: 399 Location: South Wales
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Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 8:43 am Post subject: |
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Pratt was one of the original founders of Standard Oil. Which we now know as ESSO..ssss...ooooo!!
Assuming it is the same family of course... _________________ Alistair
Citroen Light 15 1953, "12" 1939,
Riley 9 Special 1932 |
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roverdriver
Joined: 18 Oct 2008 Posts: 1210 Location: 100 miles from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 10:47 am Post subject: |
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Is that 'Three Shillings' embossed on the top? Is 3 bob a reasonable price for a gallon of petrol in 1930 or was the can for some other fluid? _________________ Dane- roverdriver but not a Viking. |
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Jim.Walker
Joined: 27 Dec 2008 Posts: 1229 Location: Chesterfield
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Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 11:32 am Post subject: |
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3/-d would be the retail price of contents (2 gallons) at the time of sale. It might be possible to date it fairly accurately from that.
Most people don't realise that these cans were actually used to deliver petrol to garages for re-sale in the days before underground tanks were common. They were delivered in bulk and I think they were probably on an exchange basis rather like LPG cylinders today. So much for todays maximum storage of 2 gallons of petrol above ground.
I remember my parents talking about this practice at the family garage ceasing (for them), when they installed a 500 gallon underground tank in 1918. I wonder how long underground tanks last these days? That was in use right up to 1982 when the premises were demolished to make way for a new by-pass! In spite of the fire brigade latterly testing it every six months trying to find a reason to condemn it! _________________ Quote from my late Dad:- You only need a woman and a car and you have all the problems you
are ever likely to want". Computers had not been invented then! |
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mikeC
Joined: 31 Jul 2009 Posts: 1771 Location: Market Warsop, Nottinghamshire
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Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 8:53 am Post subject: Re: Thank you |
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[quote="Pat RussellI'm still waiting to get the car to go with it .I've decide on a two seater Bullnose with dickie seat now.
Pat[/quote]
Are you sure, Pat? The dickie will not be so suitable for carrying your dog |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22429 Location: UK
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gerry snelling
Joined: 04 Jan 2009 Posts: 21
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Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 9:52 am Post subject: petrol can |
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the 3 shillings was the deposit on the can |
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Jim.Walker
Joined: 27 Dec 2008 Posts: 1229 Location: Chesterfield
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Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 10:53 am Post subject: |
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That sounds reasonable Gerry. I remember the story my parents told about unloading a cart full of petrol cans and having to carry them one or two at a time to the old stable where they were stored for use and resale. It may well be that my memory (or theirs) about the price marked on the can was for the contents was faulty. _________________ Quote from my late Dad:- You only need a woman and a car and you have all the problems you
are ever likely to want". Computers had not been invented then! |
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james.stringer
Joined: 16 Feb 2009 Posts: 27
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Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 1:40 am Post subject: |
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Pratts was the brand name of the petrol - later to become Esso.
The 3/- (Three Shillings) was the 'deposit' on the can.
The date of manufacture is usually embossed on the base of the can: i.e: 06.31 (June 1931).
The colour should be a mid green, the word 'Pratts' was never originally picked out, but they do look better picked out, Gold or black are good.
The price your friend paid (£12) was good, and from the photograph the can looks to be in a very good condition. (No dents). Check for pin holes by simply putting the can's opening to your eye and shining a light around the outside. You should not be able to see 'the sky at night' if it is OK. - Oh yes, if you do try this please make sure the can is empty of any old (or new for that matter) petrol -'cause you don't want it in your eye!
Jim Stringer (Vintage Austin Register). |
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